I first decided to do a bracelet with them, and I paired them with a copper toggle clasp, a couple of lampwork glass beads in black, ivory, & amber, black obsidian, and Swarovski crystals in topaz and crystal golden shadow. I wire wrapped the beads together in a continuous beaded chain with 22 gauge wire. I then made a pair of earrings since I had a few beads leftover. I paired the beads in the earrings with crystal copper Swarovski crystals and an arte metal butterfly that is lightly dusted with a coppery shimmer.
Here is the Bracelet
It looks great on the wrist, the copper and neutral color scheme works with many colors and outfits. It is boho enough to be casual while still being nice enough to be dressed up. I'm very happy with it and keeping it all for myself...Merry Christmas to me, thanks Jeannie!!
Here are the Earrings
I think they are fun and the butterflies make them different from the norm, and I like the shape and length it gives the earrings.
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The earrings are so cute :)
ReplyDeleteThe earrings are fabulous. I can see the bracelet going many places with many different outfits. Great Job !
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you indeed. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, that you use so many different beads in the bracelet. It's so beautiful and bold and shows you can pair any beads with my Peeled Paint beads. Bravo! The earrings are extraordinarily cool and the arte metal is perfect. Thanks Jessica and Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteYour so talented jessica. I made you a logo design tonight that is going in your stocking...merry christmas...love you so much.
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is stunning! It looks so rich, and the beads you chose to accent Jeannie's beads are perfect. The earrings are so cute!
ReplyDeleteWonderful wirework on your bracelet and love the earrings too!
ReplyDeleteHi, Jessica! I did not recognize you name at first, and them I realized that you have a lot of designs in Bead Trends magazine. I really enjoy seeing them. I LOVE the earrings you created. Butterflies (and turtles) are my favorite nature theme. The bracelet is very pretty also. The variety of beads really makes it special.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, that is a definite keeper! I love the richness of it, while the design still keeps it casual enough to wear with jeans. Beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteThis bracelet is gorgeous! You have major wire wrapping skills! Beautiful combination of beads, as well! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI would keep it too! I like both your designs - the peeled beads are gorgeous and you paired them very smartly with various media.
ReplyDeleteI see we had the same beautiful beads to work with this month Jessica! I love how you accented the variegated colors from Jeannie's beads with the crystals and wire. I also love how well those wonderful lampworked beads look in your design, and how long and lovely those earrings are! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I especially like your bracelet, combining the peeled paint beads with lamp worked beads.
ReplyDeleteI have to tell you that those are my favorite color of Jeannie's peeled paint beads and you showcased them beautifully!!!!!!
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